Episode 150: Rocky Hanna Speaks Up for Students (And Staff)

Leon County Superintendent of Schools Rocky Hanna joined Dara to pull back the curtain on the "bullseye" on public schools in the Sunshine State. Rocky delves into the impact the state's universal voucher program is having on the K-12 system and its students. The superintendent, who's spent nearly four decades working for Leon schools, says "there's just not enough money to properly fund two parallel programs." Rocky also talks about recruiting challenges as educators confront a "lack of respect" after being on the frontlines during the coronavirus pandemic. The Leon County schools chief has taken up the mantle to "speak truth to power" on behalf of administrators throughout the state. Don't despair, though. Forget about the Crocs. Join Deeper Dive this week to hear Rocky highlight the resilience of public school teachers, students, support staff and administrators.